Saudi construction firms’ confidence at highest level so far this year

Neil Gerrard Senior Editor, Construction Briefing

06 August 2026

Construction work continues at Aramco Stadium, one of the main stadiums set to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, in Khobar, Saudi Arabia (Image: Reuters/Hamad I Mohammed) Construction work continues at Aramco Stadium, one of the main stadiums set to host the 2027 AFC Asian Cup, in Khobar, Saudi Arabia (Image: Reuters/Hamad I Mohammed)

Confidence levels among Saudi Arabian construction companies were at the highest level so far this year in July, amid a revival in new contracts and easing geopolitical tension.

That’s according to a new survey of construction buyers in the Kingdom, which has been running since January 2026.

The Alrajhi Capital Saudi Construction Index surveys 200 construction companies and aims to reflect the structure of the sector in Saudi Arabia.

The latest survey, conducted in July, registered an activity…

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